Program Description:
Come play at the library! In addition to our regular play area, FamilySpace will feature additional toys and staff dedicated to connecting you to resources in the community
Program Requirements:
Pregnant people and those with children five and under.
Hours of Operation:
Monday 6:00pm-8:00pm
Tuesday 10:30am-12:30pm
Thursdays 10:30am-12:30pm
Program Description:
Our Community Resource Center is a hub of services for everyone! We offer a fresh food market along with supports from partner organizations including MetroHealth, Shoes and Clothes for Kids, Diaper Bank of Greater Cleveland, Digital C, College Now, Cuyahoga Community College, Ohio Means Jobs, CHN Housing Partners, Benjamin Rose, Towards Employment, United Way of Greater Cleveland, MAGNET, Family Connections and Cuyahoga County Dept. of Health and Human Services
Program Requirements:
None
Hours of Operation:
Please call 216-738-2067 Monday-Friday 7:00am-6:00pm for information
Program Description:
The Cleveland Kids’ Book Bank provides free books through community partners. While individuals cannot order books directly from the Kids’ Book Bank, we have over 20 different community bookshelves where folks can pick up children’s books for free to take home and keep.
Program Requirements:
To place an order organizations must be located in Cuyahoga and Lorain County and working with children who otherwise might not have access to books. To access community bookshelves, folks just need to visit locations during open hours.
Hours of Operation:
Hours of community bookshelves depend on location.
Program Description:
Cuyahoga Parents Connect is an online community where parents can access valuable information, share advice, celebrate parenting successes, and receive emotional support. This safe and non-judgmental space allows parents and caregivers to connect, exchange tips, and build meaningful relationships.
Program Requirements:
Parents of children from birth to kindergarten, as well as expectant parents, are welcome to join our vibrant and inclusive Facebook community. Additionally, our Instagram account is open to all!
Hours of Operation:
7 days a week
Program Description:
Our Family Ties Program takes a holistic approach to serving adoptive, kinship, and foster families through strategies that meet the needs of the family and focus on their strengths. Through participating, parents discover the tools, knowledge, and support system they need to successfully parent their child(ren) and children feel safe, supported, and capable of developing healthy habits. The program includes one-on-one support, monthly groups, educational opportunities, peer network building, normalizing family social activities, information and referral, and personal advocacy. See our Program Calendar for upcoming events! One-on-One Support Support is provided through both Adoption Network Cleveland staff and peer mentoring. Telephone, email, and in-person meetings with staff provide a compassionate ear, referral to community resources, problem-solving, personal advocacy strategies, and reinforcement of positive parenting techniques. Individual parents can also be matched at their request with another parent who understands their journey and can provide support and encouragement. Parents who use social media are also encouraged to connect with other Family Ties parents through our private Family Ties Facebook Group. Educational Opportunities Adoption Network Cleveland provides access to conferences, presentations, and workshops by local, state, and national experts on a regular basis. Examples include parent trainings through the OCWTP program and our Monday Evening Speaker Series. For up-to-date information on available opportunities, subscribe to our newsletter and check our program calendar regularly. Complementary Services Families participating in the Family Ties program are also connected to other Adoption Network Cleveland programs, including our Educational Liaison Services and Parent Trainings. Support Groups Join us each month for our Family Ties Gatherings, which provide adoptive, kinship, and foster families an opportunity for fellowship, support, education and fun! The monthly Family Ties Gathering is held on the second Thursday of each month, starting at 6 pm and going until 7:30 pm. We share a meal together, parent support group, activities for children, fun, and community. Adoption Network Cleveland staff lead a caregiver peer support group, a peer support group for teens, and structured activities for younger children including yoga and mindfulness. Let us know you are coming by registering on our calendar at https://bit.ly/CalendarANC. Family Social Activities Creating normalcy and connectedness through typical family activities such as going ice skating, going to the zoo, attending a sporting event, or meeting friends for a group picnic is an important piece of building a social network. Recent research has shown that having a strong social network (friends that understand your situation and support you) improves physical and mental health, resiliency, education, and overall life contentment outcomes for both individuals and families. See our program calendar for upcoming Family Social Events.
Program Requirements:
Anyone who has been impacted by Foster Care, Kinship Care, & Adoption
Hours of Operation:
Monday-Friday 9:00am-5:00pm